1998 CHEVROLET CORVETTE heating

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If your vehicle is equipped with a convertible top and
you have lost battery power, use the manual release
cable to open the trunk lid.
To access the cable, remove
the center access panel located in the rear of the trunk
area. (See “Storage Compartments” in the Index
for
more information.)
Pull the cable straight down to release the trunk lid.
It can be dangerous to drive with the hatcldtrunk
lid open because carbon monoxide
(CO) gas can
come into your vehicle. You can’t see or smell
CO.
It can cause unconsciousness and even death.
If you must drive with the hatcWtrunk lid open
or if electrical wiring or other cable connections
must pass through the seal between the body and
the hatcldtrunk lid:
Make sure all windows are shut.
Turn the fan on your heating or cooling
system to
its highest speed with the setting
on BI-LEVEL or VENT. That will force
outside air into your vehicle. See “Comfort
Controls” in the Index.
instrument panel, open them all the way.
0 If you have air outlets on or under the
See “Engine Exhaust” in the Index.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Interior Lamps
Instrument Panel Brightness Control
This button controls the
brightness of your
instrument panel lights
when your headlamps or
parking lamps
are on.
Ish and release the button and it will pop out. Turn the
button clockwise (to the right) to brighten the lights or
counterclockwise (to the left) to dim them.
The instrument panel brightness knob has an added
feature called Parade Mode to assist you in seeing
certain instrument panel controls if your headlamps
are
on in the daylight. Right before turning the courtesy
lamps on by turning the button all the way to the right,
the radio, Driver Information Center (DIC) display and
heating and air conditioning controls will come on at
their maximum brightness. This will occur only with the
parking lamps or headlamps on.
Courtesy Lamps
When any door or the hatch/trunk lid is opened, the
interior lamps will go
on (unless it’s bright outside). The
lamps will stay on for about
30 seconds or until you turn
on the ignition.
You can
also turn on the courtesy lamps by turning the
interior brightness control button all the way to the right.
Be sure not to have this knob turned all the way down
with the lamps on during the day. Your Driver
Information Center
(DIC) may not be visible.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter
The ashtray is located on the instrument panel, next to
the lighter.
To use the ashtray, lift up on the bottom of
the door.
To use the lighter, push it in all the way and let go.
When it’s ready, it will pop back by itself.
I NOTICE:
NOTICE:
I
Don’t hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand
while
it is heating. If you do, it won’t be able to I
Don’t put papers and other things that burn into
your ashtray.
If you do, cigarettes or other
smoking materials could set them on fire,
causing damage.
I NOTICE:
Loose objects (such as paper clips) can lodge
behind and beneath the ashtray lid and prevent
movement of the lid. Avoid putting small loose
objects near the ashtray. back away
from the heating element when it’s
ready. That can make it overheat, damaging the
lighter and the heating element.
Sun Visors
To block out glare, you can swing down the visors. You
can also swing them to the side.
Visor Vanity Mirror
hll down the sun visor and lift the cover to expose the
vanity
mirror. When the cover is lifted, the lamps will
come on automatically, even if the ignition is off.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Traction Control System (TCS) Light
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
I
This light should come on
briefly as you start the
engine. If the light doesn’t
come on then, have it fixed
so it will be ready to warn
you if there’s a problem. This gage shows
the engine
coolant temperature. If the
gage pointer moves into the
shaded area, your engine is
too hot!
If it stays on, or comes on and the DIC shows a
SERVICE TRACTION SYSTEM message when you’re
driving, there’s a problem with your TCS system and
your vehicle needs service. When this light is on, the
system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving
accordingly. If the driver
turns off the Traction Control
System by pressing the button on the console, the TCS
system light will come on and the TRACTION
SYSTEM
OFF message will show on the DIC. This means that your engine coolant has overheated.
If
you have been operating your vehicle under normal
driving conditions, you should pull
off the road, stop
your vehicle and turn
off the engine as soon as possible.
(The larger tic marks are in increments
of 30 O below
220°F (104°C) and in increments of 10 Oabove 220 OF
(104”C).)
In “Problems on the Road,” this manual shows what to do. See “Engine Overheating’’ in the Index.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine LOW OIL LEVEL: Press RESET to acknowledge that
you have read the message and to remove it from the
display. The message will reappear every
10 minutes
until this condition changes.
You will hear two chimes when this message is
displayed. If this message appears after starting your
engine, your engine oil level may be too low. You may
need to add oil. See “Engine Overheating” in the Index.
REDUCED ENGINE POWER: You will hear chimes
continuously when this message is displayed. To
acknowledge that you have read the message and to
remove it from the display, press RESET. The message
will reappear every
15 seconds until this
condition changes.
If the Driver Information Center displays the
REDUCED ENGINE POWER message and the
CHECK ENGINE light comes on, a noticeable
reduction in the vehicle’s performance may occur.
If the
REDUCED ENGINE POWER message is displayed but
there is no reduction
in performance, proceed to your
destination. The performance may be reduced the next
time the vehicle is driven. The
vehicle may be driven at a reduced speed while the
REDUCED ENGINE POWER message is displayed,
but acceleration and speed may be reduced. Anytime the
CHECK ENGINE light stays on, the vehicle should be
taken to an authorized Chevrolet dealer as soon as
possible for diagnosis and repair.
Also, refer to “Malfunction Indicator Lamp” (Check
Engine Light) in the Index.
If the REDUCED ENGINE
POWER message is displayed in combination with the
COOLANT OVER TEMP message, see “Engine
Overheating” in the Index.
SERVICE VEHICLE SOON: If this message appears
on the DIC, there may be an electrical or another system
problem with your vehicle. Have your vehicle checked
by your dealer if this message keeps appearing.
CHARGE SYSTEM FAULT Press RESET to
acknowledge that you have read the message and to
remove it from the display. The message will reappear
every
10 minutes until this condition changes. You will
hear two chimes when this message is displayed.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine SERVICE RIDE CONTROL: This message is used to
indicate to the driver that the Selective Real Time
Damping (SRTD) system has detected a malfunction
and that the system must be serviced. The SERVICE
RIDE CONTROL message will always come on when a
failure is detected by the Selective Real Time Damping
system. If
a fault is present in the SRTD which causes
the shocks to be in their full soft condition, the
SERVICE RIDE CONTROL, SHOCKS
INOPERATIVE and MAXIMUM
80 MPH (129 km/h)
will display together. You will never get a SHOCKS
INOPERATIVE and MAXIMUM SPEED
80 MPH
(129
km/h) message without a SERVICE RIDE
CONTROLmessage.
SHOCKS INOPERATIVE: You will hear four chimes
when this message is displayed. To acknowledge that
you have read the message and to remove it from the
display, press RESET. The message will reappear every
10 minutes until this condition changes.
This message indicates that a malfunction is present in
the Selective Real Time Damping system which is
causing the shocks to be in their full soft mode. This is a
warning to the driver that the vehicle handling may be
affected. Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible.
MAXIMUM SPEED 80 MPH (129 km/h): You will
hear four chimes when this message is displayed.
To
acknowledge the warning, press RESET. After you press
RESET, a message will reappear every
10 minutes until
this condition changes.
This message indicates that the vehicle speed will be limited to
80 mph (129 km/h) when the shock absorber
system has failed and the shocks are in their full
soft
mode. Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible.
LOW COOLANT You will hear two chimes when this
message is displayed. To acknowledge the warning,
press RESET. After you press RESET, a message will
reappear and you will hear a chime every
10 minutes
until this condition changes.
This message indicates that the coolant in the system is
low. You may need to add coolant. See “Engine
Overheating” in the Index.
COOLANT OVER TEMP: You will hear four chimes
and the CHECK GAGES telltale
will come on when this
message is displayed. To acknowledge the warning,
press the RESET button. After you press the RESET
button, a message will be displayed and you will hear a chime every minute until this condition changes. If you
do not press RESET, the message will remain on the
digital display until the condition changes.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If the engine coolant exceeds 255 “F (124”C), this
message is displayed. If you have been operating your
vehicle under normal driving conditions, you should
pull off from
the road, stop your vehicle and turn off the
engine as soon as possible. You can monitor the coolant
temperature with the GAGES button on the DIC or the
engine coolant gage on the instrument panel cluster. See
“Engine Overheating” in the Index.
HIGH OIL TEMPERATURE REDUCE ENGINE
RPM: You will hear four chimes when this message is
displayed. To acknowledge the warning, press the
RESET button. After you press the RESET button, a
message will be displayed and you will hear a chime
every minute until this condition changes. If you do not
press RESET, the message will remain on the digital
display until the condition changes.
If the engine oil temperature exceeds
320°F (1 60” C),
this message is displayed. You should check the engine
coolant temperature and engine oil level. If your engine
is too hot, see “Engine Overheating’’ in the Index. Your
vehicle may need service,
so see your dealer. You can
monitor the oil temperature with the GAGES button on
the DIC.
HIGH TRANS TEMP: You will hear four chimes
when this message is displayed. To acknowledge this
warning, press the RESET button. After you press the
RESET button, the message will be displayed every
10 minutes until the condition changes. If you do not
press RESET, the message remains on the display until
the condition changes.
If the transmission fluid temperature rises above 263°F
(128°C) or rises rapidly, this message is displayed. The
transmission may shift gears or apply the torque
converter clutch to reduce the fluid temperature. Driving
aggressively or driving on long hills can cause the
transmission fluid temperature to be higher than normal.
If this message appears, you may continue to drive at a
slower speed. You should also monitor the transmission
fluid temperature and allow it to cool to at least 230°F
(1 10°C). The transmission fluid temperature can be
monitored with the GAGES button on the DIC. See
“Automatic Transmission Fluid” in the Index. You
should also check the engine coolant temperature.
If it is
also hot, see “Engine Overheating” in the Index.
If the HIGH TRANS TEMP message is displayed
during normal vehicle operation on flat roads, your
vehicle may need service. See your dealer for an
inspection.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Other Messages
Here are more messages that you can receive on your
Driver Information Center. To acknowledge a message
and read another message that may have come on at the
same time, press the RESET button.
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0
0
0
0
0
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BRAKE BEFORE SHIFT
(Automatic Transmissions Only)
CHANGE
OIL NOW
CHANGE OIL SOON
CRUISE DISENGAGED
CRUISE SET
- MPH (- ktn/h)
DOOR AJAR
ENGINE PROTECTION REDUCE ENGINE
RPM
HATCH AJAR (Coupe)
TRUNK AJAR (Convertible)
HIGH VOLTAGE
0 LOW BRAKE F‘LUID (See “Brake Fluid” in
the Index)
0 LOW COOLANT (See “Engine Overheating” in
0 LOW FUEL (fuel range is less than 50 miles (80 km))
the Index)
0 LOW VOLTAGE
LOW WASHER FLUID
0 PULL KEY - WAIT 10 SEC
RESERVE FUEL
UPSHIFTNOW
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